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Musculoskeletal Disorders Articles & Analysis: This-Year
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Introduction Recent marketing efforts by loupe manufacturers have claimed to offer the “only clinically proven ergonomic loupe”. This assertion focuses on the benefits of refractive loupes with deflection prism, positioning them as the exclusive solution for chronic neck and back pain in dental professionals.5 However, while refractive loupes can improve posture by using refractive ...
However, inadequate ergonomics can result in chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), fatigue, and shortened careers, with studies indicating that up to 80% of these professionals suffer from work-related pain, such as lower back discomfort, neck stiffness, or carpal tunnel syndrome.1-2 By adopting ergonomic practices, these healthcare providers can ...
Summary Did you know that between 64% and 93% of dentists and dental hygienists experience work-related musculoskeletal pain?1 The solution to working pain-free might lie in better ergonomics education. Ergonomics is vital in dentistry, where professionals often work in static, awkward positions that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders and ...